How to Clean Cement Driveways, Garage Floors and Patios

Cleaning cement surfaces such as cement driveways, cement garage floors and cement patios can present unique challenges. In this article, we'll examine the best ways to keep those cement driveways, garage floors and patios clean.

The best time to clean cement surfaces is when the temperature is between 50 and 75 degrees F. Also, make sure there is no direct sunlight shining on the cement driveways, garage floors or patios you are cleaning.

How to Clean Cement Driveways, Garage Floors and Patios - Sweeping Compound

To quickly clean and remove dust and dirt from cement driveways, garage floors and patios, use a sweeping compound. This compound can be found at a home supply store or anywhere janitorial supplies are sold.

A sweeping compound will help you clean cement driveways, garage floors and patios by grabbing the dust and keeping it contained without spreading it into the air as you sweep. After you've finished, just sweep everything into a dustpan and toss in the trash.

How to Clean Cement Driveways, Garage Floors and Patios - Cat Litter

Cat litter is the best possible solution to absorb spills of oil of any other liquid from cement driveways, garage floors and patios. Pour the litter onto the spill and grind it in as best you can with your shoe. Leave the litter on the spill for at least thirty minutes or so to absorb as much liquid as possible. Sweep and repeat if necessary to get the cement floor completely clean.

How to Clean Cement Driveways, Garage Floors and Patios - Old Stains

For old stains on your cement driveways, garage floors and patios, apply a laundry spot remover such as "Spray and Wash". Allow the solution to sit on the stain for at least ten minutes. Sprinkle a powdered laundry detergent on the spot and scrub with a stiff brush. Then, just rinse the area thoroughly and your stain should be gone.

Another way to remove old stains from your cement driveways, garage floors and patios is to make a thick paste of dishwasher detergent (powdered) and hot water. Scrub onto the stain and let the solution soak overnight. In the morning, rinse thoroughly and the cement floor will be clean again.

How to Clean Cement Driveways, Garage Floors and Patios - Stubborn Stains

For stubborn stains on your cement driveways, garage floors and patios, use oven cleaner. Spray the cleaner directly onto the stubborn stain, allow to sit for at least fifteen minutes, scrub with a stiff brush and then rinse thoroughly. This will consistently remove stubborn stains from cement driveways, garage floors and patios.

How to Clean Cement Driveways, Garage Floors and Patios - Rust Stains

To remove rust stains from cement driveways, garage floors and patios, use lemon kool-aid. I know. I was skeptical at first, too, but it really works. Sprinkle the cement surface with the kool-aid powder, cover with some sort of plastic and allow the mix to sit on the stain for at least fifteen minutes. Now, remove the plastic, scrub with a stiff brush and then rinse the area thoroughly. This method will effectively remove rust stains from cement driveways, garage floors and patios, rendering them as clean as new.